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Products classified in the overall Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) category.

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22 Listings in Small Business Building Design and Building Information Modeling (BIM) Available

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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Tekla Tedds is powerful software developed to meet the needs of the structural engineering workflow and designed to help you automate your repetitive structural calculations. Choose from one or more o

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Civil Engineering
    • Construction
    Market Segment
    • 51% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Tekla Tedds features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.2
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    8.5
    Sequence Steps
    Average: 7.8
    8.4
    Editing
    Average: 7.9
    0.0
    No information available
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    Seller
    Trimble
    Year Founded
    1978
    HQ Location
    Sunnyvale, CA
    Twitter
    @TrimbleCorpNews
    11,927 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    10,160 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Tekla Tedds is powerful software developed to meet the needs of the structural engineering workflow and designed to help you automate your repetitive structural calculations. Choose from one or more o

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Civil Engineering
  • Construction
Market Segment
  • 51% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Tekla Tedds features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.5
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
8.4
Editing
Average: 7.9
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
Trimble
Year Founded
1978
HQ Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Twitter
@TrimbleCorpNews
11,927 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10,160 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Allplan Architecture is object-oriented 3D design software. Allplan Architecture supports architects and designers from presentation of the initial draft to the production of working drawings and deta

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Civil Engineering
    Market Segment
    • 80% Small-Business
    • 16% Mid-Market
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  • ALLPLAN features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.5
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    8.3
    Sequence Steps
    Average: 7.8
    7.7
    Editing
    Average: 7.9
    0.0
    No information available
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    Year Founded
    1963
    HQ Location
    München, DE
    Twitter
    @nemetschekgroup
    1,557 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    2,626 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    ETR: NEM
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Allplan Architecture is object-oriented 3D design software. Allplan Architecture supports architects and designers from presentation of the initial draft to the production of working drawings and deta

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Civil Engineering
Market Segment
  • 80% Small-Business
  • 16% Mid-Market
ALLPLAN features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.5
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.3
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
7.7
Editing
Average: 7.9
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Year Founded
1963
HQ Location
München, DE
Twitter
@nemetschekgroup
1,557 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2,626 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
ETR: NEM

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(42)4.5 out of 5
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    AutoCAD® P&ID software helps designers and engineers quickly create and edit P&IDs with familiar AutoCAD in-context editing tools.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Oil & Energy
    • Construction
    Market Segment
    • 40% Mid-Market
    • 36% Small-Business
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  • AutoCAD Plant 3D Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Customization
    1
    Design Development
    1
    Drawing
    1
    Layout Design
    1
    Modeling
    1
    Cons
    Missing Features
    2
    3D Modeling Issues
    1
    High Memory Usage
    1
    Slow Processing
    1
    Software Bugs
    1
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  • AutoCAD Plant 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    8.5
    Sequence Steps
    Average: 7.8
    8.6
    Editing
    Average: 7.9
    8.3
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 6.9
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    Seller
    Autodesk
    Year Founded
    1982
    HQ Location
    San Francisco
    Twitter
    @autodesk
    275,942 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
    Ownership
    NASDAQ:ADSK
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

AutoCAD® P&ID software helps designers and engineers quickly create and edit P&IDs with familiar AutoCAD in-context editing tools.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Oil & Energy
  • Construction
Market Segment
  • 40% Mid-Market
  • 36% Small-Business
AutoCAD Plant 3D Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Customization
1
Design Development
1
Drawing
1
Layout Design
1
Modeling
1
Cons
Missing Features
2
3D Modeling Issues
1
High Memory Usage
1
Slow Processing
1
Software Bugs
1
AutoCAD Plant 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.5
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
8.6
Editing
Average: 7.9
8.3
AI Text Summarization
Average: 6.9
Seller Details
Seller
Autodesk
Year Founded
1982
HQ Location
San Francisco
Twitter
@autodesk
275,942 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
15,635 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:ADSK
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    SoftPlan is a subscription based facility that helps the design process by providing you with a suite of cloud-based services and knowledge to give you access to content, data and more.

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Construction
    Market Segment
    • 100% Small-Business
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  • SoftPlan features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    7.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
    0.0
    No information available
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    HQ Location
    Brentwood, TN
    Twitter
    @SoftPlan
    693 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    22 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SoftPlan is a subscription based facility that helps the design process by providing you with a suite of cloud-based services and knowledge to give you access to content, data and more.

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Construction
Market Segment
  • 100% Small-Business
SoftPlan features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
7.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
HQ Location
Brentwood, TN
Twitter
@SoftPlan
693 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
22 employees on LinkedIn®
Entry Level Price:$395 ea
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    DataCAD is a professional-level Architectural CADD program for design, presentation, and documentation. DataCAD is one of the few software applications that are developed specifically for Architects,

    Users
    • Owner
    • President
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Construction
    Market Segment
    • 56% Small-Business
    • 3% Enterprise
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  • DataCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    9.4
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    0.0
    No information available
    8.8
    Editing
    Average: 7.9
    0.0
    No information available
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    Seller
    DataCAD
    Year Founded
    1984
    HQ Location
    Simsbury, CT
    Twitter
    @DATACAD_LLC
    18 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    7 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

DataCAD is a professional-level Architectural CADD program for design, presentation, and documentation. DataCAD is one of the few software applications that are developed specifically for Architects,

Users
  • Owner
  • President
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Construction
Market Segment
  • 56% Small-Business
  • 3% Enterprise
DataCAD features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
0.0
No information available
8.8
Editing
Average: 7.9
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Seller
DataCAD
Year Founded
1984
HQ Location
Simsbury, CT
Twitter
@DATACAD_LLC
18 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
7 employees on LinkedIn®
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D enables you to place electrical components and use SOLIDWORKS routing technology to automatically interconnect electrical design elements within a 3D model. 2D schematics and

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
    Market Segment
    • 39% Mid-Market
    • 39% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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  • SolidWorks Electrical 3D Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    BIM Integration
    1
    Collaboration
    1
    Easy Integrations
    1
    Intuitive
    1
    Rendering
    1
    Cons
    High Hardware Requirements
    1
    Learning Curve
    1
    Licensing Cost
    1
    Limited Customization
    1
    Slow Performance
    1
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  • SolidWorks Electrical 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.3
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    8.8
    Sequence Steps
    Average: 7.8
    9.2
    Editing
    Average: 7.9
    8.3
    AI Text Summarization
    Average: 6.9
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    Year Founded
    1993
    HQ Location
    Waltham, MA
    Twitter
    @SOLIDWORKS
    178,755 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    Ownership
    EPA: DSY
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D enables you to place electrical components and use SOLIDWORKS routing technology to automatically interconnect electrical design elements within a 3D model. 2D schematics and

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Market Segment
  • 39% Mid-Market
  • 39% Small-Business
SolidWorks Electrical 3D Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
BIM Integration
1
Collaboration
1
Easy Integrations
1
Intuitive
1
Rendering
1
Cons
High Hardware Requirements
1
Learning Curve
1
Licensing Cost
1
Limited Customization
1
Slow Performance
1
SolidWorks Electrical 3D features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.3
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
8.8
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
9.2
Editing
Average: 7.9
8.3
AI Text Summarization
Average: 6.9
Seller Details
Year Founded
1993
HQ Location
Waltham, MA
Twitter
@SOLIDWORKS
178,755 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
Ownership
EPA: DSY
(37)4.4 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:$153.00
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Transform your design, modeling, and presentation workflows with Vectorworks Landmark, the industry-leading landscape-focused BIM software solution made specifically for landscape architects and desig

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Architecture & Planning
    • Design
    Market Segment
    • 78% Small-Business
    • 22% Mid-Market
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  • Vectorworks Landmark Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    8
    3D Visualization
    7
    Workflow Efficiency
    6
    Features
    5
    User-Friendly
    5
    Cons
    Learning Curve
    11
    Difficult Learning
    9
    3D Modeling Issues
    4
    Complexity
    4
    Feature Limitations
    4
  • User Satisfaction
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  • Vectorworks Landmark features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
    8.6
    Quality of Support
    Average: 8.3
    7.4
    Sequence Steps
    Average: 7.8
    8.2
    Editing
    Average: 7.9
    0.0
    No information available
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1985
    HQ Location
    Columbia, Maryland
    Twitter
    @Vectorworks
    11,040 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    313 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Transform your design, modeling, and presentation workflows with Vectorworks Landmark, the industry-leading landscape-focused BIM software solution made specifically for landscape architects and desig

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Architecture & Planning
  • Design
Market Segment
  • 78% Small-Business
  • 22% Mid-Market
Vectorworks Landmark Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
8
3D Visualization
7
Workflow Efficiency
6
Features
5
User-Friendly
5
Cons
Learning Curve
11
Difficult Learning
9
3D Modeling Issues
4
Complexity
4
Feature Limitations
4
Vectorworks Landmark features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Quality of Support
Average: 8.3
7.4
Sequence Steps
Average: 7.8
8.2
Editing
Average: 7.9
0.0
No information available
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1985
HQ Location
Columbia, Maryland
Twitter
@Vectorworks
11,040 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
313 employees on LinkedIn®